In a summons case triable by a Magistrate, continuation of investigation, beyond the period of six months, from the date of arrest of the accused, without the previous permission of the Magistrate, shall:

A. Render the entire investigation is vitiated and bad and the accused is liable to be discharged

B. Not render the entire investigation bad but the prosecution cannot rely on the investigation so carried on and the evidence so collected shall not be admissible

C. Not render the entire investigation bad but the accused is liable to be discharged

D. None of the above

Answer: Option C